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Aquatics Policies & Safety

The YMCA of Cumberland is committed to keeping you and your family safe in and around the pool.
Patron safety and drowning prevention are of utmost importance, therefore our policies and procedures have
been strategically developed using the aquatic safety guidelines recommended by the Lifesaving Society and YMCA Canada.

Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied in the water by an adult
18 + years of age. Accompaniment is defined as being within arm’s reach of an
adult with a maximum ratio of 1 adult: 2 children.

Children under age 3, or who are not toilet trained, are required to wear a swim diaper.
These are available at the front desk for purchase, in case of need.

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Aquatics Etiquette & Safety Policies

Please use the following pool rules while using the pool area:

  • Shower before entering or re-entering the pool.

  • No outside footwear is permitted on the pool deck.

  • No running or sliding on the pool deck, the floors are very slippery.

  • No glass containers are allowed on the pool deck.

  • No food, drink or gum is allowed on the pool deck (water is permitted in a non-glass container).

  • Only PFD's (Lifejacket or belt) are permitted in the deep end of the main pool. Water wings do not provide enough security.

  • Diving is permitted from the diving block ONLY

  • Photos are not to be taken under any circumstance. Please respect the privacy of others using the facility

  • No patrons shall use the pools, hot tub or sauna without the presence of a lifeguard.

  • No persons infected with communicable diseases or having open sores on his/her body shall enter the water

  • No persons shall pollute the swimming pool waters in any manner. Spitting, spouting of water and blowing the nose in the pool or on the deck are strictly prohibited.

  • Take note of our whistle system:

    • One Short Blast - attention

    •  Two Long Blasts - exit water and listen for instructions.

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